About the role

Access and Public Engagement Branch is the public face of the National Archives of Australia, delivering reference, description and research services, examination for the release of records in the open period, exhibition, education and public programs, publishing (including digital publishing), marketing, partnerships and events on site at national and state offices, and online. All programs and activities support the key National Archives’ role of providing an accessible, visible and interpreted national archival collection.

The Communication, Marketing, Partnerships and Events section is responsible for promoting and profiling the National Archives of Australia through publishing and production, brand management, marketing, public relations, media, social media, strategic partnerships, corporate events, retail activities and the Members Program. The section supports the National Archives’ key role of providing an accessible, visible and interpreted national archival collection.

Under the direction of the Senior Graphic Designer the main duties of the role are to:

1. Provide creative, design and production services for National Archives services and programs across print, digital and audiovisual formats.
2. Implement National Archives visual identity guidelines and NAA brand across all designed collateral.
3. Coordinate and deliver design projects for internal and external clients and stakeholders.
4. Provide specialist and professional advice in line with best practice and industry standards.
5. Develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, both national and international, cultural institutions, government agencies and private companies
6. Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity principles, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment.
7. Promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and "Our Values".

Please Note, this position will be offered on a non-ongoing basis for 12 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline clearance level.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
• your current resume and samples of your work
• statement (500 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in the Strategy 2030 and "Our Values".